when is the fossil fuel supposed to run out?

Answer 1

No one knows. Predictions can be made, but it doesn't really matter. What matters is that the clock IS ticking, and we need to find an alternative energy source. The idea is that we don't want the fossil fuels to run out. We want to find something else before they do.

Answer 2

It probably never will. The earth is literally drowning in oil and experts say we've only tapped into about 2% of what is actually under ground and under the oceans. Legal maneuvering has prohibited drilling in the USA and immediate reserves off shore. Coal and shale are in abundance, but rarely discussed. Environmental threats are manufactured by people who suck up government grant money each year and the oil executives make certain that alternative fuels are dragged through lengthy legal battles. In short, we're held hostage to the big wigs and their money, and made to feel guilty about using their products. Hence, the high prices.

Answer 3

I'm NOT buying this whole "Fossil Fuel" thing ! 1st off, there were NOT that many "Dinosaurs" around to make this much oil. A large reservoir of oil was pumped out by a major oil co. (I forgot which one), and the well was capped and closed, somebody checked it after a few years, and it filled back up with oil. I do NOT think there is a shortage of oil, just a lot of "GREED", never a shortage of that.

Answer 4

It could be a few decades or a few centuries. We need to find viable alternative fuels before that, to take care of energy needs (electricity, transportation) and more importantly to minimise the global warming problem due to the greenhouse gases.

Answer 5

the clock is not ticking.
we wont be alive to see it run out.
and we have to worry about replacing the fuel with another energy source, not because were running out, but because its desroying our environment.